PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Mueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Tjahyadikarta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mueller comes to the cage accompanied by RED. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Mueller
vs
Tjahyadikarta

198 cm
20
300 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
300 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

MADE IN GERMANY
MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Mueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edward Tjahyadikarta!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mueller does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mueller defending well as Tjahyadikarta loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Mueller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tjahyadikarta blocks a leg kick.
Mueller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tjahyadikarta.
Tjahyadikarta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mueller has time to react.
Peter Mueller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tjahyadikarta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tjahyadikarta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mueller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tjahyadikarta steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mueller. That one must have hurt.
Mueller throws a wild body kick that Tjahyadikarta sees coming a mile off.
Mueller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mueller misses with a leg kick.
Mueller throws a leg kick which misses Tjahyadikarta's front leg but catches the back leg as Tjahyadikarta tries to avoid it.
Tjahyadikarta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tjahyadikarta looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mueller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tjahyadikarta avoids the head kick by Mueller.
Mueller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mueller looks for the body kick but Tjahyadikarta saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller throws a head kick that misses.
Tjahyadikarta just misses with a punch to the body.
Tjahyadikarta checks a leg kick.
Peter Mueller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mueller.
Tjahyadikarta jabs Mueller right on the nose. Mueller blinks but takes it well.
Mueller throws a half hearted mid kick.

Tjahyadikarta moves into the clinch successfully.
Tjahyadikarta is trying to break free.
Mueller has had enough of the clinch but Tjahyadikarta keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Tjahyadikarta on the inside.
Mueller working hard to break the clinch.

Tjahyadikarta has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mueller regains guard immediately.
Mueller is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mueller holds on and takes a little breather.
Tjahyadikarta trying to control the position from guard on top but Mueller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tjahyadikarta won't allow Mueller to sweep him here.
Tjahyadikarta is working Mueller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tjahyadikarta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tjahyadikarta stopping the sweep attempt from Mueller.
Mueller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mueller working a defensive guard here.
Mueller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mueller is trying to keep Tjahyadikarta in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjahyadikarta throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tjahyadikarta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tjahyadikarta moves out of range of the body kick from Mueller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tjahyadikarta. Mueller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mueller tries to land a front kick but Tjahyadikarta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tjahyadikarta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mueller looks for the body kick but Tjahyadikarta saw that one coming.
Tjahyadikarta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mueller sprawls well. Mueller wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tjahyadikarta gets slowly back to his feet.
Mueller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mueller staying out of range there.
Mueller throws a body kick that misses.
Tjahyadikarta lands a jab.
Tjahyadikarta misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mueller throws a head kick that misses.
Mueller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mueller tries a head kick but it misses.

Tjahyadikarta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mueller!
Mueller is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tjahyadikarta in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mueller is working to get back to half guard.
Tjahyadikarta lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tjahyadikarta connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tjahyadikarta throws some wild stikes that Mueller manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tjahyadikarta pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mueller working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Tjahyadikarta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mueller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tjahyadikarta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mueller cracks the inside of Tjahyadikarta's front leg.
Mueller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mueller throws a leg kick which misses Tjahyadikarta's front leg but catches the back leg as Tjahyadikarta tries to avoid it.
Tjahyadikarta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mueller. Mueller obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Mueller misses.
Tjahyadikarta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mueller. Mueller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mueller throws a chopping leg kick but Tjahyadikarta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tjahyadikarta misses with a straight right.
Mueller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mueller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mueller misses with a body kick.
Tjahyadikarta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tjahyadikarta shoots for a double leg takedown but Mueller sprawls well. He's pushed Tjahyadikarta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tjahyadikarta is breathing heavily.
Mueller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller throws a sloppy head kick and Tjahyadikarta moves out of range easily.
Mueller lands with a thumping leg kick.

Tjahyadikarta shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mueller is trying to defend but Tjahyadikarta finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mueller wants to control but Tjahyadikarta is keeping busy.
Mueller wants to improve his position but Tjahyadikarta is controlling well.
Mueller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tjahyadikarta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tjahyadikarta's back!
Mueller not allowing Tjahyadikarta to control his hands.
Tjahyadikarta prevents Mueller from getting a body triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mueller misses with punches from the back.
Mueller punches the canvas rather than the man.
Mueller throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Tjahyadikarta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mueller's guard. Nice work there by Tjahyadikarta.
Tjahyadikarta throwing strikes but missing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mueller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tjahyadikarta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mueller swivels and escapes.
Mueller scores with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjahyadikarta tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tjahyadikarta misses with an uppercut.
Mueller swats away the attempt to clinch by Tjahyadikarta.
Tjahyadikarta looks to throw the jab but Mueller is out of range.
Mueller misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mueller.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mueller.
Tjahyadikarta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mueller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mueller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mueller feints and then cracks Tjahyadikarta's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tjahyadikarta down.
Tjahyadikarta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mueller tries a head kick but it misses.
Mueller throws a leg kick which misses Tjahyadikarta's front leg but catches the back leg as Tjahyadikarta tries to avoid it.
Tjahyadikarta moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mueller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mueller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mueller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tjahyadikarta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Peter Mueller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mueller throws out a leg kick but Tjahyadikarta moves out of range and Mueller only half commits.
Mueller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tjahyadikarta.

It looks like Edward Tjahyadikarta has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mueller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mueller throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mueller.
Mueller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mueller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tjahyadikarta's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mueller.
Mueller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mueller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mueller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Mueller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edward Tjahyadikarta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Mueller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mueller.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mueller, right into the meat.
Mueller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mueller thumps Tjahyadikarta with a low kick.
Mueller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tjahyadikarta.
Tjahyadikarta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Mueller.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mueller.
Mueller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tjahyadikarta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mueller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mueller lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mueller.
Mueller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tjahyadikarta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tjahyadikarta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mueller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tjahyadikarta's head.
Mueller goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mueller - that will leave a mark!
Mueller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tjahyadikarta's calf.
Mueller throws a sloppy head kick and Tjahyadikarta moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Mueller.
Tjahyadikarta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mueller. Mueller obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mueller lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tjahyadikarta takes a step back to recover.
Mueller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tjahyadikarta moves out of range of the body kick from Mueller.
Mueller lands a head kick!
Mueller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mueller throws a sloppy head kick and Tjahyadikarta moves out of range easily.
Tjahyadikarta moves out of range as Mueller throws a body kick.
Mueller motions for Tjahyadikarta to come forward. Mueller throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Tjahyadikarta as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mueller.
Mueller misses with a low kick.
Tjahyadikarta checks a low kick from Mueller.
Tjahyadikarta has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mueller.
Tjahyadikarta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peter Mueller is winning the standup battle so far.
Tjahyadikarta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mueller.
Mueller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mueller misses with a body kick.
Tjahyadikarta shoots in but Mueller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mueller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mueller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mueller throws a low kick but Tjahyadikarta avoids it.
Tjahyadikarta takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mueller connects with a solid leg kick.
Mueller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mueller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mueller throws a head kick that half lands.
Mueller tries to land a leg kick but Tjahyadikarta saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mueller.
Mueller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mueller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tjahyadikarta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mueller can pounce on him.
Mueller throws a chopping leg kick but Tjahyadikarta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mueller - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mueller scores with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mueller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tjahyadikarta avoids the head kick by Mueller.
Mueller throws a push kick but Tjahyadikarta slaps the foot to one side.
Mueller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mueller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That has opened up Edward Tjahyadikarta's cut even more.
Mueller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mueller misses with a low kick.
Mueller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tjahyadikarta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mueller can pounce on him.
Mueller misses with a body kick.
Tjahyadikarta moves out of range of the leg kick from Mueller.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Mueller.
Mueller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tjahyadikarta's sensitive parts.
Tjahyadikarta avoids the head kick by Mueller.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Mueller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mueller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Mueller!